Paper Mart · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Paper Mart Check Dry Wax Paper Wrap 12 X 12
Wax-coated paper with no disclosed PFAS ingredients or treatment.
Paper Mart Check Dry Wax Paper uses a wax coating (paraffin/soy blend typical) that is not a fluorochemical. The brand has no PFAS statement on record.
The better-graded swap
IDL Packaging
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
95/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
paper with wax coating (paraffin/soy blend typical)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Paper Mart Check Dry Wax Paper Wrap is made of, ingredients and materials
Paper Mart Check Dry Wax Paper is a cellulose base coated with a wax layer, typically paraffin, soy, or a blend. The wax coating prevents moisture transfer and creates a non-stick surface without requiring fluorinated compounds. Dry wax papers are designed for wrapping, not high-heat cooking, so the wax does not melt into food under normal use conditions.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Disclosed non-fluorinated coating
Coating is named and is not a fluorochemical (wax, paraffin, mink oil).
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Wax coating leaching (paraffin or soy blend)
At room temperature, wax coatings are stable and food-contact approved. However, if the paper is heated above 120F or comes into prolonged contact with fatty foods, minimal wax softening and transfer is theoretically possible, though not documented as a health risk in normal use.
What’s reassuring
Bleach or chlorine residue in paper base
Paper Mart does not disclose whether the pulp is bleached or unbleached. Conventional food-grade papers may contain chlorine residues, but these are present at negligible levels in finished food-contact paper and no recalls or complaints are on record for this brand.
Ink or printing contaminants (if printed)
This product features printed text (the brand name and product details). Food-contact printing inks are regulated, and Paper Mart's packaging does not indicate use of heavy-metal-based inks, but no third-party testing or certification is publicly available.
Microplastic or fiber shedding
Paper-based wraps do not shed microplastics. Minor paper fiber migration to oily foods is theoretically possible but is not a documented health concern and does not meet the definition of microplastic contamination.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Paper Mart is a regional/online foodservice supply brand with no publicly documented recall history for this product or safety violations. The company does not publish detailed material sourcing statements or PFAS-treatment disclosures on their website or packaging. No independent certifications (e.g., FDA cleared, compostable, organic) are marketed for this product.
How it compares in its category
Dry wax paper is a middle-ground choice, with lower concern for heat off-gassing compared to bleached parchment, and lower-cost than certified compostable or plant-based alternatives. Unlike plastic wrap, it carries no BPA or phthalate risk. It is not microwave or oven safe above 120F and will not replace parchment in baking, limiting its utility versus premium brands.
If you buy it
Use for cold/room-temp food wrapping, sandwiches, and pantry storage only. Do not use in microwave, oven, or direct contact with hot foods above 120F, as the wax coating may soften and transfer to food. Check the wrap for any odor or visible degradation before each use. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent wax brittleness.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Paper Mart has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Paper Mart Check Dry Wax Paper Wrap 12 X 12?
IDL Packaging
White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
- unbleached natural kraft paper
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Mold or microbial growth
- unbleached parchment paper, silicone coating
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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